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About Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture drops you into Undermere, a quiet town ringed by hag‑infested forests and rugged mountains, where you run the eponymous plant shop. The town’s serene façade masks lurking dangers, inviting cautious exploration beyond the shop’s door.
As the Horticulturist you collect unknown flora, catalogue them in an encyclopedia, and wield their hallucinogenic or poisonous effects to steer a centuries‑old occult narrative. Your choices, guided by clues and a pet cat, shape outcomes and reveal the dark mysteries hidden in the surrounding woods and lakes.
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Story and Setting
Undermere is described as a quaint town bordered by hag‑infested forests and rugged mountains, establishing a mysterious atmosphere.
You assume the role of the Horticulturist, proprietor of Strange Horticulture, whose shop becomes the hub for an occult mystery spanning centuries.
- Notice the contrast between town serenity and forest danger.
- Use the shop as your base for gathering clues.
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Plant Identification
The core loop involves discovering unfamiliar plants in the wild and using contextual clues to correctly name them.
Each identified plant carries a specific effect—such as hallucinogenic or poisonous—that can be applied to influence story events.
- Record plant traits as you find them.
- Match effects to story moments before applying.
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Exploration and Hazards
Beyond the shop, you may wander forests, lakes, and mountain paths to locate new specimens.
The description warns that dark woods and lakes are not always friendly, implying potential danger or mental strain for a simple herbalist.
- Heed warnings about dark woods and lakes.
- Retreat if environmental cues feel hostile.
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Player Tools
A cat appears in the shop, offering a petting interaction that provides a moment of calm amid investigation.
An encyclopedia compiles clues gathered during exploration, allowing you to cross‑reference plant details and deepen understanding of their uses.
- Consult the encyclopedia before using a plant.
- Pet the cat when you need a brief pause.
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Game Features
Strange Horticulture is a single‑player title that includes Steam Achievements, tracking milestones such as plant discoveries.
The game also offers full controller support, Steam Cloud saving, and family sharing, officially available on Windows and macOS.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress safe.
- Try controller layout if you prefer gamepad.
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